Morris dancers from across the region gather in Old Market Square, Nottingham, and receive a purse of money from the Lord Mayor.

The money, known as the Southwell Pence, represents Nottingham's traditional contribution to the upkeep of Southwell Minster.

The money is taken to Southwell Minster by foot, and nowadays, also by bus.

The journey is made by foot, and nowadays also by bus

A collection is made along the route, raising money for charities including Help for Heroes, Cancer Research, Nottinghamshire Hospice and Reach.

Peter Goode, Nottinghamshire Council Council's traffic manager, said: "It will be disappointing to see the loss of a 900-year-old tradition, but there is also a need to recognise the complexity of managing old events safely on today's roads, which carry high volumes of fast-moving traffic."

He said the council had supported the event by waiving charges for making legal orders.

But the Morris men said road closures, costing £1,048 each, and paying for a traffic management company, made it too expensive to continue after this year.

In a statement, Nottinghamshire Police said: "There are a large number of carnivals and events which take place across the county every year and we cannot support some and not others because that would be unfair."

The police make exceptions for events of "national significance", but said they could not take on responsibilities like this "when budgets are shrinking".

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